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Inquiry recommends Latrobe Valley be designated a special health improvement zone

The Latrobe Valley will be designated a special health improvement zone if the State Government adopts the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry's latest round of recommendations.

Valley gateway gearing up

A lighting feature, seasonal foliage and sculptures are among the ideas mooted for the $2.6 million Latrobe Valley gateway project at the western entrance to Moe.

Armed robbery at Newborough

Latrobe Criminal Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following an alleged armed robbery at a service station in Newborough last week.

Motorcyclist dies in Trafalgar East

A motorcyclist has died after his Harley Davidson collided into a 4WD yesterday in Trafalgar East.

Rail commuters’ wait continues

Normal train services are not expected to resume until June as the regional train crisis veers further off track.

Autumn finish for Moe hub

Autumn finish for Moe hub

Moe abattoir fate uncertain

Workers at the troubled HY Moe Meat abattoir are no closer to learning their fate after the plant's owner failed to meet a promised 3 February deadline to restart production at its other abattoir at Lance Creek.

Cause close to the heart

Thorpdale spuds wrapped in pink cartons are making an impact in breast cancer research.

EPA action: ‘two years is too long’

The Environment Protection Authority has been criticised for taking too long to file action against Hazelwood coal mine operators following workplace safety charges.

Hazelwood owners charged

Hazelwood coal mine's operator is facing safety charges for the 2014 mine fire by Victoria's workplace safety watchdog.

Journeys spring to life before your eyes

Multicultural women from across the Latrobe Valley will turn into 'living books' as they share their journeys to Australia at the Traralgon library.

No trek too long for a wish to come true

Traralgon's ultimate bogan Nanna Shazz is going walkabout, canned spaghetti and "barbie" in tow.

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